Comparison

Ad Block Multi vs Smart Home Manager

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ad Block Multi

Block ads, trackers, and cookie notices in Safari with a highly customizable ad blocker. Utilize numerous filter lists, including region-specific options, to enhance privacy, save data, and improve battery life. This app offers advanced blocking technology without compromising your browsing history.

Highlights
  • 21+ filter lists, including regional options
  • Blocks banner and pop-up ads
  • Blocks cookie law notices
  • Reduces malware and spyware risk
  • Enhances privacy by blocking tracking scripts
  • Saves data and battery life
  • Configurable allowlist
Features
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Why limit yourself with a few predefined filters like other ad blockers do? 21 filter lists and counting, including precise regional ones! Find a combination that suits you. Tired of seeing ads while surfing the net with Safari? Cookie law notices seem obvious to you? Thinking seriously about online privacy? Then Ad Block Multi is here to get your back! Utilizing the most advanced iOS technology, Ad Block Multi integrates with Safari and applies the combination of filters you select to your further browsing experience. ◉ Blocks banner and pop-up ads ◉ High-quality mobile-adapted filters, updated on a regular basis ◉ Very light on CPU usage - filters got compiled to bytecode one time and then reused by Safari without further parsing ◉ Reduces risk of malware and spyware infection ◉ Enhances your privacy by blocking user behavior tracking scripts ◉ Saves up to 51% of data plan and, consequently, your money ◉ Saves up to 24% of battery life, which increases your mobility ◉ Not a VPN or proxy solution ◉ Not a custom browser solution ◉ No in-app purchases, all filters are free to download The most user-requested features are here: - Configurable allowlist - Fast filter auto-updates And most important: * We don't get any access to your data or browsing history, it is just impossible for Safari Content Blocking Extension. Your privacy is on the first place! Wide variety of blocking filters, including: ◉ EU cookie law notices blocking ◉ Malware, spyware domains blocking ◉ Anti-adblock (forcing the user to disable ad blocking) protections and notices blocking ◉ Selection of region-specific filters, including China, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine Our aim is to make the app the most powerful ad blocking solution on the App Store. If you would need any specific filter to be added or updated, we are always eager to get the feedback from you. Just tap "Learn more..." button in the app and drop us a line! What people are saying: #4 Top-Paid app Overall, #2 in Utilities in Hong Kong #8 Top-Paid app Overall, #2 in Utilities in Poland #2 Top-Paid app in Utilities in Latvia #4 Top-Paid app in Utilities in Czech Republic #4 Top-Paid app in Utilities in Finland #7 Top-Paid app in Utilities in Spain ***** Surpasses Crystal, Peace and 1Blocker when it comes to ad blocking on polish websites. ***** The app is great, and the dev's support is fantastic (quick & proper)! ◉ "The highest score. Our new choice for Content Blocker" - AppleYra.se (Oct 2015) ◉ "Ad Block-Multi is a great buy. It offers a lot of features for the casual user who wants to focus on being able to use the internet as he or she would like, without having to worry about fine-tuning each site" - Community review on MacRumors.com (Sep 2015) ◉ "Second Fastest iOS Content Blocker" - Content Blocker Test by BrooksReview.net (Sep 2015) ◉ "One of the first apps taking advantage of the new iOS 9 features. 5/5" - ANTYapps.pl (Sep 2015) ◉ "Number 1 among 5 of iOS 9 ad blockers" - ActualidadiPhone.com (Sep 2015)

About

Smart Home Manager

Easily track your belongings with this home inventory app. Organize items by location, room, and box, then use QR codes for quick retrieval. Features AI-powered suggestions, global search, and export options for insurance purposes.

Highlights
  • Organize by location, room, and box
  • QR code scanning for quick access
  • AI-powered item name and category suggestions
  • Global search across all inventory
  • Export inventory as PDF or CSV
  • Printable QR labels
Features
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Where did you put the drill? Which box has the holiday lights? With Itemia, you'll never dig through piles of storage again. Itemia is a home inventory app that combines visual organization, QR codes, and on-device AI so you always know what you own, where it lives, and how to find it fast. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create locations — Home, garage, storage unit, office, or any space. 2. Add rooms and boxes — Group your belongings logically. 3. Print and stick QR labels — Every box gets its own unique code. 4. Scan and go — Point your camera at a QR code and see what's inside instantly. KEY FEATURES • Clear hierarchy: Location → Room → Box → Item • Built-in QR scanner to open any box in one tap • Printable PDF QR labels for your physical boxes • On-device AI with Apple Vision: snap a photo, get name and category suggestions • Global search across boxes, items, rooms, and locations • Photos, notes, tags, estimated value, and purchase date per item • Export your full inventory as PDF or CSV — great for home insurance • Backup and restore your data • Local notifications with reminders and organization tips • Modern, fast interface built for iPhone ITEMIA PRO Unlock the full experience with Itemia Pro: • Unlimited locations, rooms, boxes, and items • Automatic iCloud sync across all your Apple devices • Advanced QR label export with PDF templates • Exclusive color themes • Ad-free experience PRIVACY FIRST Your data stays on your device. AI classification runs locally on your iPhone — your photos are not sent to external servers. iCloud sync is optional and available with a Pro subscription. PERFECT FOR • Organizing moves, attics, and storage rooms • Tracking garage tools and seasonal decorations • Documenting belongings for insurance • Families who want to know where everything is • Small businesses managing boxed inventory Start free and set up your first space in minutes. Download Itemia and turn box chaos into an inventory you can actually use. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS & LEGAL: Available in Monthly, Yearly (with 1-week Free Trial!), and Lifetime (one-time purchase) access plans. Privacy Policy: https://beliveapptech.com/itemia-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://beliveapptech.com/itemia-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Ad Block Multi4 screens
Smart Home Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Smart Home Manager at Free against Ad Block Multi's $0.99. Smart Home Manager also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months). Ad Block Multi's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Smart Home Manager is free to download; Ad Block Multi costs $0.99 up front. Smart Home Manager sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ad Block Multi asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Home Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ad Block Multi has 853 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Ad Block Multi's written reviews are positive against 80% of Smart Home Manager's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ad Block Multi ships an update every 7 months, Smart Home Manager every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Ad Block Multi versus Smart Home Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAd Block MultiSmart Home Manager
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (853 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings853 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoman ShevtsovAdrian Pompa Pena

Customer experience

Ad Block Multi

All ratings852 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive66.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative26.8%

Smart Home Manager

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Ad Block Multi

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fails to update blocklist
  • Causes app crashes on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more regional blocklist options
  • Improve YouTube ad blocking
  • Ability to whitelist certain websites

Smart Home Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ad Block Multi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Smart Home Manager

Subscriptions2
  • Monthy$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifetimeFree

Questions

Is Ad Block Multi free?
Ad Block Multi costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Home Manager free?
Smart Home Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ad Block Multi or Smart Home Manager?
Smart Home Manager is rated higher. Ad Block Multi averages 4.5 out of 5 from 853 ratings, while Smart Home Manager averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Ad Block Multi or Smart Home Manager have ads?
Smart Home Manager shows ads; Ad Block Multi does not.
Which is updated more often, Ad Block Multi or Smart Home Manager?
Ad Block Multi ships an update every 7 months, and Smart Home Manager every 6 weeks. Most recently, Ad Block Multi was updated on October 24, 2026 and Smart Home Manager on October 25, 2026.

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